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Old Dec 26, 2024 | 02:37 AM
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Question 15x8 Recommendations?

Hello first ever post!

I'd like to hear some recommendations on 15x8 rims +36 offset if anyone has any experience.
I've got these Konig Ultragrams in Carbon Bronze.
Wondering what would be a good All-Season to put on. I daily it with Nitto Neo gens 205/50/R15
It's a bit nerve-racking with the weather here, & it's been snowing. So far no issues. I rub a little bit when I do handbrake turns or any autocross. I also have Tein Flex Z coilovers.
I have my coil overs raised a bit high, and yes I know 15x7 is preferred with most builds but I said fuck it and went with the 8s lol. Kinda regret that now haha.

The Nittos have done me well, but I've encountered a full side wall burst/tear while daily-ing it on new tires.
They get very low PSI in winter 27 in cold weather (from inflating them from 36 PSI in normal temps) & warm up to 32 PSI.
In warm weather/summer, they get 30-32 in warm & get up to 36 PSI.

Currently looking for a good All-Season/daily that can protect me in the rain/snow when it does happen, but able to take it to Auto Cross or track in the summer weather.
I don't mind if it's not labeled as "All Season"
Also would like a size that's slightly above 205, the ratio doesn't matter to me much, would appreciate some good advice.
I think it's time for an upgrade from the Nittos. They are great but lack that small edge in performance that I'm looking for.
I was advised to go with Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02, but need some more recommendations before I pull the trigger.

Thanks, & Merry Christmas.


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Mods:
Wheels: Konig Ultragrams, Carbon Bronze 15x8 +36
Tires: Nitto Neo Gens 205/50/R15
Suspension: Tein Flex Zs
Brakes: Wilwoods
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2009 Honda Fit Sport MT Mods:
Wheels: Konig Ultragrams,Carbon Bronze 15x8 +36
Tires: Nitto Neo Gens 205/50/R15
Suspension: Tein Flex Zs
Brakes: Wilwoods

 
Old Dec 26, 2024 | 02:38 AM
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Guessing the pic didn't upload for some reason.
Guessing the pic didn't upload for some reason.
 
Old Dec 26, 2024 | 12:07 PM
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Continental Extreme Contact Sport 02 are summer tires.

buy snow tires for the snow and swap them to summer tires in the summer.
 
Old Dec 28, 2024 | 07:51 AM
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Is the rubbing in the front or rear?

The biggest thing you want to do is decide what your priority is. The Neo Gen isn’t a bad tire, but it isn’t good at either of the situations you mentioned (snow or autocross). If you don’t drive a ton of miles, I would get a more aggressive summer tire and then get a separate set of winter wheels and tires for the cold months. The Continentals you mentioned are good all-around tires, but they would still lack grip when really pushed. If you want the best dry grip in a daily tire, you want the Falken 660, Bridgestone RE71RS, or Yokohama A052. Put some negative camber in the front too.
 
Old Dec 28, 2024 | 06:19 PM
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Rubbing is in the front only, I could raise my Teins a little bit higher. I only hear the rubbing when I do a handbrake turn or during auto-cross. It never rubs during daily driving or harsh bumps.

Thanks for the tips!

The Yokohamas seem to be a good choice, especially in the rain & daily driving.

Testing Extreme Performance Summer Tires 2023: Yokohama ADVAN A052 | Tire Rack

& yes, it's probably a better idea to have a set of Winter Tires for Winter.
I've got some BuddyClub roll center adjusters that I haven't installed yet.

What does ya'll's setups look like or feel like typically? What works for you?
 
Old Dec 29, 2024 | 12:37 AM
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Is the rubbing from the outside of the tire hitting the fender lip? If so, you probably just need a little more negative camber.

Ultimately, the Yokohamas are the grippiest of those 3 options, with the Bridgestones right behind. Just have to decide how important it is to have the best tire for those autocrosses, since the tires wouldn’t last as long as something like the Continental ECS.

We’ve run the Yokohama and the Continental on our 2012 Fit with Swift lowering springs, both on 15x7 wheels. Continentals are quieter and cushier with better grip in heavy rain, but the Yok is WAY better in dry grip and just as good in damp conditions. We have used Yokohamas for 4 full seasons of autocross, and they’re fantastic in almost every way; the only downside is that they likely wear down a little sooner than some other options (the trade off for higher grip).
 
Old Dec 31, 2024 | 04:14 PM
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The new Conti DW sport is a nice general driving tire and has good grip. Really good rain tire.
 
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